Singer-songwriter Don Mescall, in collaboration with Cavan Institute and Cavan Arts Office, is excited to announce the inaugural Drumlinia Music Week, happening on October 12th, 13th, and 14th, 2023, in Cavan town. This event, conceived by Don Mescall, who serves as the executive producer, is designed to inform, inspire, and facilitate connections for both up-and-coming musicians and those with established careers in the music and media industry.
Day 1 – ‘Industry Day’ – Thurs 12th October 2023 Venue Cavan Institute, Cathedral Road, Cavan
Louise O’Reilly will MC and each guest speaker will chat about a topic associated within their expertise.
Our panel of Industry Leaders include:
Willie Kavanagh – Chair of Irish Recorded Music Assoc. & co-founder of Taranis Music label, former MD of EMI Records.
Barbara Galavan – Director at McGuinness Whelan Music, former CEO of Screen Producers Ireland
Dave Fanning – Legendary DJ
Chris Kelly – Marketing Manager, SONY Music Ireland
Lottie Ryan – Podcaster, Irish TV & Radio Presenter (Former Winner of Dancing With The Stars)
John Masterson – Journalist, Broadcaster, Producer & PR Expert
Mick D’Arcy –Marketing & Membership Executive at IMRO
Alejandro Jara Weitzmann – CEO & Founder of Smart Republic
Mary Callery – Head of International / Executive Producer at Shinawil & Former Head of Drama at RTE
Day 2 – Music Industry Workshops – Fri 13th October 2023, Cavan Institute, Cathedral Road and Conaty Centre, Drumalee
Day two of the event will comprise of various workshops facilitated by renowned musicians who have paved a successful career in the music industry and are willing to share their knowledge and expertise.
Venue: Cavan Institute Campus
Vincent Macklin & Pat O’Sullivan – ‘Live Sound Set Up’
Don Mescall – Songwriting Workshop
James Shannon – Guitar ‘Chet Atkins’ Style
Michele Busdraghi – Film Score
Emanuele Contis – Saxophone
Emma King – Percussion
Paul Sherry – Guitar ‘Solo’
Daniele Russo – Drumming Workshop
Venue: The Conaty Centre
Bazil Meade – Vocal Choir Workshop
Celine Byrne – Masterclass in Vocal Technique *4 participants only – based on selection process
Day 2 – Classical at the Cathedral with Celine Byrne – Fri 13th October 2023 at 8pm , Venue Cathedral of St Patrick and St Felim
Classical at the Cathedral with Celine Byrne
The acclaimed Irish Soprano Celine Byrne and her string section will perform a select repertoire in the serene setting of the Cathedral of St Patrick and St Felim, Cavan in a special fundraising concert for the building restoration. The show will be hosted by TV presenter/author Mary Kennedy , with special guests Cavan Cathedral Choir directed by Eileen Tackney and Cobhla Surlis winner 2019 SOLOLIST .
Tickets for Classical at the Cathedral available from Multisound Cavan and online at www.townhallcavan.com.
Day 3: ‘The Listening Rooms’ – Saturday 14th October 2023, A host of Cavan shops
A music trail in Cavan town where a selection of venues will host one singer / songwriter for a 20-minute slot. The performers will be chosen by an independent adjudication panel based on their application. There will be a live recording on the day & a CD will be compiled of one song from each artist. Also one lucky artist will be given the opportunity to record a song at ‘Quivvy Church Studio’ under the guidance of Don Mescall!
Venues for Drumlinia Music Weekend: Cavan Institute, Conaty Centre and a host of local businesses in Cavan Town.
For more information please visit www.cavanarts.ie and follow @Drumliniamusic on Facebook & Instagram
